On this day in 1796, Robert Burns died in Dumfries. He wrote many poems and songs about his travels through Scotland, and of course he visited some of our sites. Here’s what he thought of them, in his own words. | Historic Scotland

A castle built to be seen, not fought over. 📍Drumlanrig Castle, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland In the 17th century, aristocratic power in Scotland was often expressed through architecture. Large country houses and castles like this used scale, symmetry, and skyline dominance to impress rather than defend. What looks defensive is often theatrical. For more Stories in Stone, follow @xploreheritage #scottishcastle #historicscotland #scottishheritage #countryhouse #britisharchitecture | XploreHeri